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THE ZOROASTRIANS OF RAWALPINDI
Ammad Ali traces the history of an influential community from antiquity up to the colonial Raj and the contemporary era Note: The words ‘Parsi’ and ‘Zoroastrian’ are often mixed up. ‘Parsi’ is...
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The ParsiDirectory App
Now, get Roj Conversion / Reminders, Daily Prayers, News and Shop online – right from TheParsiDirectory app on your Mobile. Other new features include Matrimonials & Emergency Contact for Senior...
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Does Muslim Prayer Come From Zoroastrianism?
A viewer asks, “Some people (among theme are some “Quranist” muslims) say that our 5 daily prayers are borrowed from zoroastrianism, because according to the claimants zoroastrians pray 5 daily “namaz”...
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ARMAGEDDON
“For the want Of a nail the Kingdom was lost” (Walter De la Mare) The Persian Empire too Hundred of years ago Was totally decimated And still lie in ruins Why do some want To follow in These same...
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Looking for Sam Nariman Ginwala
Greetings from Houston, Texas. I have been trying to locate a colleague of mine, Sam Nariman Ginwala. He was a Brigade Major in the 11th Artillery Brigade in 1968. I settled in the US in 1969. So far I...
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Parsi Dairy Farm: Mumbai’s Gold Standard in Milk & Milk-Based Products
Highlights This farm legacy is integral to many mumbai memories. Mr. Ardeshir hit upon the idea of entering the dairy business. Cows should live in peace even after they dont give milk. I was at a...
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Dastur Khurshed Dastoor of Udvada appointed on the National Minorities...
Khushed Dastoor, a high priest of the Parsi community has been appointed as the Zoroastrian representative on the National Commission for Minorities. His appointment comes amidst the bickering within...
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For Piroja Wadia
Get Well Soon! Our dearest Piroja Heard that you Are not feeling well In our hearts You will always dwell Before you know it You will be on your feet This sickness you will beat \You will be in our...
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AMBAKALYO BY PARINAZ MAROLIA
Recipe contributed by Parinaz Marolia, author of A Dollop of That A for Ambakalyo by Parinaz Marolia Perhaps the oldest form of fusion cuisine, Parsi cooking derives its influence and inspiration from...
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PARSI GARA – INDIAN EMBROIDERY WITH CHINESE ORIGIN AND PERSIAN HERITAGE
‘Parsi’ embroidery is probably one of the finest and most beautiful style of embroideries finding a place in the Indian Panorama of arts. Anyone fond of embroidered work is sure to have come across...
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The new website of the 11 World Zoroastrian congress is LIVE now
The Countdown begins. A year from TODAY – we will welcome YOU in Perth The new website of the 11 World Zoroastrian congress is LIVE now Do click on link below for more information If you have any...
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Art Exhibit of Lands of Zoroaster
Hello. I am having an art exhibit of my paintings in New York City and many of my landscapes are inspired by the lands of Zoroaster and the temples. I would like to reach out to the Zoroastrian...
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Farida Master in New Zealand!
A typical Bandra girl with a disciplined upbringing under the strict eye of Roman Catholic nuns, Farida Master moved to the pensioner’s paradise of Pune in the eighties to start the iconic Citadel...
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The genetic legacy of Zoroastrianism in Iran and India
Insights into population structure, gene flow and selection. Check out this preprint of a research paper that is currently hosted on the Biorxiv server. This will most likely be published in a journal...
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TOGETHER – A Film by Pallavi K. Shroff
A single mother, A single incident, Multiple emotions. A film by Pallavi K. Shroff & Team
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WZCC Recognition Awards – 2017
1st June 2017 As you are aware, every year, the World Zarathushti Chamber of Commerce (WZCC) honours individuals with Recognition Awards in three categories. Global Outstanding Zarathushti...
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Homaji ni Baaj
Behdin Homa Behdin Jamshed – The Patron Saint of Harassed Souls Bazaar-gate in Fort, Bombay Photo Courtesy: Soharab Jesia The month of Dae is dedicated to the Supreme Divinity,...
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A CAUSE (WAY) THAT LINKED MUMBAI’S ISLANDS
While the government struggled to collect funds to construct a causeway for better connectivity in the island city, one Parsi family took it upon itself to construct the Mahim Causeway. Lady...
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